The Latest Breaking News from London

Developer can’t get no satisfaction as Jagger wins battle to stop Thames tower block

The plan has been rejected as it would ‘cause a dramatic change to the skyline’

The Independent UK · May 15

FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox’s shares leap amid report of takeover bid

Canada’s Intact Financial Corp is said to be exploring offer, as London-listed Tate & Lyle attracts US suitor

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed – but avoided something worse

When Britain sent its first formal diplomatic mission to China in 1793, one of the participants from London, Peter Auber, remarked that the group had been “received with the utmost politeness, treated with the utmost hospitality, watched with the utmost vigilance and dismissed with the utmost civility”.

The Conversation · May 15

'Death to IDF' chanters face arrest in toughest ever hate speech crackdown at Nakba 78 and Unite the Kingdom marches in London

Armoured vehicles and armed police teams will be among 4,000 officers deployed to prevent violence, disorder and hate speech at the rallies taking place on FA Cup Final day

Evening Standard · May 15

Why London is facing an ‘unprecedented’ policing operation this weekend

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The Independent UK · May 15

How Indian meditation practices are gaining ground across the globe

Indian meditation is gaining popularity worldwide. Major cities like London, New York, and Toronto are seeing more meditation programs. People are seeking ways to manage stress and anxiety from modern urban life. These practices, rooted in Indian traditions, offer balance and emotional well-being. Scientific research supports their benefits, making them…

The Economic Times · May 15

More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom

Local elections in Britain on May 7, 2026 – in which the ruling Labour Party suffered deep losses – revealed tectonic shifts.

The Conversation · May 15

Olly Murs breaks down in tears after completing Soccer Aid challenge

The 42-year-old crossed the finish line at the London Stadium, completing his five-day Into The Unknown challenge and raising more than £800,000.

Evening Standard · May 15

SIXTH newly elected Green councillor quits leaving Londoners with £120,000 by-elections bill

New Green representatives on Camden, Haringey, Lambeth, Hackney and Ealing councils have immediately quit - meaning by-elections will have to be held

Evening Standard · May 15

'It's been brutal' – Olly Murs cycles through torrential rain and the pain of a lost toenail to raise money for Unicef

The pop star and presenter’s ‘Into The Unknown’ charity challenge involves riding, rowing and running a mystery route from Manchester to London

Cycling Weekly · May 15